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Jack and Jill is inviting companies across Ireland to become 100 Hour Heroes in 2025 to help provide in-home nursing care and respite support to children under our care.  By pledging €1,800, companies can fund 100 hours of vital care, giving families the invaluable gift of time – to rest, recharge, and focus on whatRead more

Circle K, Ireland’s leading forecourt and convenience retailer and largest car wash provider has today announced the return of its Christmas Car Wash initiative at participating stores nationwide. Now in its fourth year, the initiative will once again see funds raised go directly to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. From Wednesday, 18th December toRead more

This Christmas, Glenveagh and broadcaster Lucy Kennedy are teaming up to bring back The North Portal, a magical way for Santa to visit homes without chimneys, while supporting the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation’s Home for Christmas appeal. Now in its second year The North Portal, by Glenveagh will donate €1 to Jack and JillRead more

The InterContinental Hotel, Dublin, was full of Christmas sparkle as over 280 glamorous guests came together for the Jack and Jill Christmas lunch, raising vital funds to help support over 400 Jack and Jill families nationwide, currently under the charity’s care. With Ryanair as the title sponsor and generous backing from Lily O’Brien’s, Emerald ParkRead more

This week, we pause to acknowledge two significant anniversaries that are deeply woven into the fabric of The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. It is a time to reflect and remember two extraordinary individuals whose lives have left an indelible mark on the families we support.  On December 10th, we mark the first anniversary ofRead more

Over the coming weeks, the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is thrilled to be part of the enchanting Winterval Christmas Market in Waterford, thanks to the generous support of Glenveagh. For a limited time, we’ll be hosting a special pop-up shop in one of Winterval’s charming cabins, and we can’t wait to welcome you! Pop-UpRead more

One of the highlights of the year for Team Jack and Jill is our Family Fun Day, which took place last Saturday, 8th June in Palmerstown House Estate in Naas. We want to say a big ‘Thank you’ to all the incredible people who helped to make Jack and Jill Family Fun Day 2024 such hugeRead more

Glenveagh Staff to go head-to-head in Takeover of Jack and Jill Charity Boutiques in Artane, Newbridge and Portlaoise to Raise Funds and Help Support Local Families On Friday, 14th June 2024, a team of over 30 Glenveagh staff volunteers will take over three Jack and Jill charity boutiques in Artane (Dublin), Newbridge (Kildare) and PortlaoiseRead more

With €370,000 raised to date, Circle K and the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation will raise at least €500,000 through the partnership, which will provide over 27,000 hours of in-home nursing and respite care for Jack and Jill families in communities across Ireland Jack and Jill are delighted to announce that Circle K it hasRead more

We are delighted to share that, the annual Jack and Jill Teddy Bear Picnic will once again take place this June! Now in its 4th year, the initiative which started as a local fundraiser organised by mother and daughter duo, Jess McGrath, and Evelyn O’Reilly from Kidz@Play in Maynooth, Co Kildare, has quickly become aRead more